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SR05 APF

2005 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,348 mi
Last recorded107,348 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mini Mini Cooper74,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 APF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 107,348 miles

Emissions not tested temp high coolant leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,955 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 97,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,939 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,242 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield rattling & number plate lamp corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,780 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,780 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,550 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

exhaust tailpipe rusty

main front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre at 1.6 mm tread depth

nearside front wishbone rear bush split

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,582 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust tailpipe rusty

main front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre at 1.6 mm tread depth

nearside front wishbone rear bush split

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,022 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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SR05 APF is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR05 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR05 APF registered?

SR05 APF is a 2005 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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